Basketball | Berkeley Chess School | Circus | Gymnastics | Skateboard | Pacific Soccer Training
To register online, please click on times listed below!
We have updated our registration system in the past 6 months and you will need to create a NEW account before registering.
To qualify for discounted pricing (Village Residents and UC affiliates), you will need to follow the instructions and fill out the form located here.
Basketball
Basketball Classes
Classes will provide an environment for basketball fun and skill development. Dexterity ball handling drills, offensive and defensive patterns, improvement through fun and hard work will be stressed.
Ages
Grades 2-8 (Coed)
Dates
October 13 - December 8 (No class Nov 24)
Location
Community Center Gymnasium
Instructor
Rick Slettedahl
Day/Time
Wednesdays
Grades 2-4 (Beginners): 2:15 - 3:15pm
Grades 3-5 (Some Experience Required): 3:15 - 4:15pm
Grades 6-8 (Advanced): 4:15 - 5:15pm
Cost
Village Residents: $87
UCB Staff, Faculty & Students: $98
General Public: $108
Basketball Leagues
Skill development, teamwork and good sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Clinic format for the first 3 weeks for leagues. Game times will vary weekly and will be set after the teams are formed on Week 3. (Click here for game schedule). Please call 510.524.4926 for Wait List information. Grades are only a loose guideline, with experience being the most important factor.
Ages
Grades 2-7 (Coed)
Dates
October 16 - December 11 (No class November 27)
Location
Community Center Gymnasium
Instructor
Rick Slettedahl & Staff
Day/Time
Saturdays
Beginners Class (Grades 2-5): 11:00am-12:15pm
Intermediate League (Grades 4-6): 12:30pm-3:00pm.
Advanced League (Grades 6-8): 3:15pm-5:45pm.
Grades are only a loose guideline, with experience being the most important factor.
Cost
Village Residents: $89
UCB Staff, Faculty & Students: $98
General Public: $123
Berkeley Chess School
Chess is fun, and can be learned quickly and easily!
Studies have found that chess improves test results in reading, science, and math, and produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Beyond academia, chess influences social behavior including self esteem, respect for others, patience, and good sportsmanship.
Boards and sets are provided for our classes, which include a combination of instruction and supervised play.
The Berkeley Chess School is a nonprofit organization offering chess instruction from kindergarten through high school since 1982. We are an affiliate of the US Chess Federation. Over the years our students have won many state championships and several have gone on to become National Masters, FIDE Masters, and International Masters. For further information, please call us at (510) 843-0150, email us at programs@berkeleychessschool.org, or visit our website at www.berkeleychessschool.org.
Ages
6-12
Dates
Fall 2: October 27/28 - December 15/16
(No Class November 24/25)
Location
Four Corners Room
Instructor
Berkeley Chess School
Day/Time
Wednesdays: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Thursdays: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Cost
Village Residents: $99
UCB Staff, Faculty & Students: $112
General Public: $130
Circus
This class offers children the opportunity to learn a wide range of circus skills with an emphasis on juggling, unicycling, stilt walking, tandem acrobatics and aerial awareness, as well as training on circus apparatus, such as rola bola. Students will also be introduced to theatrical expression, clowning and creative movement. This is a great introductory circus skills experience for young people new to circus.
Ages
6-11
Dates
Location
Apparatus Bay
Instructor
Slim Chance
Day/Time
Mondays 4:30-5:30pm
Cost
Village Residents: $73
UCB Staff, Faculty & Students: $84
General Public: $99
Pacific Soccer Training
Cub Soccer (Ages 3-8)
Pacific Soccer Training offers age appropriate classes for 3-8 year olds to spark a joy in physical play and interaction through soccer. Players enjoy a fun and playful environment that introduces basic ball skills while building confidence, relational skills, and body coordination.
Ages
Ages 3-8 (Coed)
Dates
Fall 1: Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24
Fall 2: Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5, Dec 12
Location
Fielding Fields
Instructor
Pacific Soccer Training with Kimberly Yokers
Day/Time
Sundays
Ages 3-4: 9:00am-9:45am
Ages 5-6: 9:45am-10:30am
Ages 7-8: 10:30am-11:30am
Cost
Village Residents: $96
UCB Staff, Faculty & Students: $102
General Public: $120
Top XI Program (Age 9-18)
An advanced offering for players that are interested in getting more serious with their soccer skills - Top XI is an accelerated player development program that teaches, measures, and rapidly improves players’ skill level. By utilizing specialized equipment - ball machine, reaction lights, target board, and rebounder goal - the training quickly advances players toward their higher potential.
More details at: topxisoccer.squarespace.com
Ages
Ages 9-18
Dates
Coming Soon!
Location
Fielding Fields
Instructor
Pacific Soccer Training with Kimberly Yokers
Day/Time
Details Coming Soon!
Cost
Movement, music and gymnastics for children 15 months - 12 years. A combination of play-based and instructional curricula. Classes meet for 45 mintues, once a week. Please be sure to make arrangements in advance for "make-up classes" for vacations during any of our sessions. Child must fall into the age range by the first day of class.
Our phase 1 limited reopening will offer classes for ages 4-10 years old.
Due to the very limited availability, registration will be based on a lottery system. To enter the lottery, please register for the waitlist of the class you would like to attend. Lotteryeligibility will end on Monday 10/11 at 8:00am. Those selected from the lottery will be notified on Wednesday 10/13 by 1:00pm and have until 8:00pm on Monday 10/18 to complete their registration. Any remaining roster spaces will be opened to all after that (though we do not expect any remaining space to be available).
For information about gymnastics email uvrec@berkeley.edu
As we reopen Gymnastics our registration, schedule, class-size, and other elements may change.
Ages
4-10
Dates
Fall 2
Wednesdays: October 27 - December 8
(No class Nov 24)
Fridays: October 29 - December 10
(No class Nov 26)
Location
Apparatus Bay
Instructor
Gymnastics Team
Day/Time
Varies. See class details below
Cost
Gym Cubs: Parent Participation (PP)
Not available at this time.
Instructional (I)
Village Residents: $129
UCB Staff, Faculty & Students: $98
General Public: $89
Class Details and Registration
To register online, please click on times listed below!
| Time | Type | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30 pm | I |
4-6 Year Olds |
| 3:30 pm | I |
7-9 Year Olds |
| 4:30 pm | I (Advanced/Intermediate)* |
6-10 Year Olds* |
* Students must be able to demonstrate mastery of basic gymnastics skills including somersaults, cartwheels, bridge, kick-up to hand-stand at wall. (Previous experience required)
| Time | Type | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30 pm | I |
4 - 6 Year Olds |
| 3:30 pm | I |
7-9 Year Olds |
Skateboard
In this class skaters will learn: the physics of balancing and riding their boards; proper techniques for pushing, rolling and turning; basic flat ground tricks; some transition and obstacle skills (rails and small jump ramps). Class emphasis is on having comfort and confidence in their own skateboarding ablility as well as providing the basic building blocks for more advanced techniques and tricks. Participants must bring a good quality skateboard, helmet, knee and elbow pads.
Advanced students will work with second instructor on building upon their previous experience.
Ages
5-12
Dates
Tuesdays: October 26 - December 7
(No Class November 23)
Saturdays: October 30 - December 11
(No Class November 27)
Location
Outdoor Courts
Instructor
Maurice Coxeff & Skate Team
Day/Time
Saturdays
Beginners: 10:00am - 11:00am
Intermediate: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesdays
Beginners: 3:30-4:30pm
Intermediate: 4:30-5:30pm
Cost
Village Residents: $59
UCB Staff, Faculty & Students: $69
General Public: $79